Monday, March 6, 2017

American Bittern

Hello,

My wild bird this week is the American Bittern, these images are from various visits to the Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland Fl. Photos taken Dec 17th and on Jan 15th.

The American Bittern is a large chunky bird. They have rust and cream colored feathers on their throat, breast and upper belly. They a chestnut brown crown. The side of their neck has a bluish-black patch, this patch is longer in the male than the female.

A chubby looking American Bittern. The upper mandible is darker than the lower. Their iris is pale yellow.

Their legs and feet are yellowish-green.

I hope you enjoyed the American Bittern and my photos. Thank you for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments.

My list of memes for today, I hope to see you there. Thanks to both of the host below.

Hi Eileen, your photos of the American Bittern are awesome. I remember when I first saw one. We were in Florida and I didn't know what I was looking at. Never forgot it though. Thank you for sharing these wonderful shots and have a great week :)

Are't they beautiful. Eileen, your image shares are all stunning, just wonderful work! I wish that I could have seen one again this past journey, but at least I got to see one two years ago. Have a wonderful week~

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I am married and have one son in his 20's. I live in Maryland, USA. Retired since Dec 2014 My hobbies are traveling, hiking, birding, taking photos and anything nature related.
Contact:eileen.inmd@gmail.com

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